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Each place checked against its official site in November 2026
Winter Park Resort
Winter Park Resort
Open since January 28, 1940, with 3,081 skiable acres, 23 lifts, a 9,000 foot base and a 12,060 foot summit. The resort calls itself Colorado's longest continually operated ski resort and rates only 8 percent of its terrain as beginner.
- Best for:
- Skiers and riders who want big terrain close to Denver
- When:
- 2026-27 opening was listed as as soon as possible as of November 2, 2026. Weekend lifts open at 8 AM from December 5, 2026 to April 4, 2027.
- Where:
- 85 Parsenn Road, Winter Park
Mary Jane
Part of Winter Park Resort since 1975, known for bumps and tree skiing, with its own base, ticket office, rental shop and dining. Any Winter Park or Ikon pass or ticket works here.
- Best for:
- Experts who want moguls and trees
- When:
- Ran January 9 to March 28 in 2026, shorter than the Winter Park side.
- Where:
- Mary Jane base, off US Highway 40, Winter Park
Trestle Bike Park
A downhill bike park with over 40 miles of lift-serviced trails, from beginner flow to steep technical lines. Rentals, lessons and a bike shop are available.
- Best for:
- Downhill mountain bikers of all levels
- When:
- Lifts opened daily June 12 in 2026; check hours for the current season.
- Where:
- Winter Park Resort base, Winter Park
Scenic Gondola and Alpine Slide
The gondola climbs to 10,700 feet for views of the Continental Divide and access to high-altitude hiking and the Alpine Fairy Trail. At the base, the resort's Alpine Slide winds down 3,000 feet of track, which it calls Colorado's longest.
- Best for:
- Families and non-bikers in summer
- When:
- Summer only. The 2026 season ran June 19 to September 27, with reduced schedules after September 7.
- Where:
- Winter Park Resort base, Winter Park
Snow play
Coca-Cola Tube Hill
Individual tubing lanes with banked curves and a covered conveyor lift back to the top. Reach it from The Village on the Cabriolet.
- Best for:
- Families who want a resort-side outing without skis
- When:
- Winter. Tickets for 2026-27 went on sale June 1, 2026.
- Where:
- Behind the Vintage Hotel, Winter Park Resort
Colorado Adventure Park
A locally owned tubing hill in Fraser with single and double tubes, two magic carpet lifts, a fire pit for s'mores, and beer, wine and hot cocoa. Book ahead for the quickest way up; walk-ups are welcome.
- Best for:
- Groups who want a tubing night with a fire
- When:
- Winter. As of November 2, 2026, it was counting down to opening day.
- Where:
- 566 County Road 721, Fraser
Historic Fraser Tubing Hill
Locally owned and operated since 1971, in the heart of Fraser, with 60 to 90 minute tube rentals. Children must be at least 3, and children 3 to 6 ride with an adult.
- Best for:
- Families with young kids
- When:
- Winter. Check rates and dates directly.
- Where:
- 455 County Road 72, Fraser
Town and recreation
The Icebox Ice Rink
A partially enclosed, NHL-sized rink at the Fraser Valley Sports Complex, with skate rentals, light concessions and a warming house. The complex also has ball fields, sand volleyball courts and a historic playground.
- Best for:
- An easy evening skate
- When:
- Check the rink schedule posted by Fraser Valley Recreation.
- Where:
- Fraser Valley Sports Complex, County Road 5, Winter Park
Grand Park Community Recreation Center
A 53,500 square foot recreation center open to residents and visitors. The county tourism office lists an indoor aquatic center with a 20-foot loop slide and lazy river, a climbing wall, a gym and fitness classes.
- Best for:
- A bad-weather day with kids
- Where:
- 1 Main Street, Fraser
Hideaway Park
The town's main park, named for the original village, with a skate park, playground, picnic pavilion, the Rendezvous Event Center stage and a winter sledding hill. A plaque honors the founding Graves family.
- Best for:
- Free summer events and winter sledding with kids
- When:
- Open year-round, first come, first served.
- Where:
- Downtown Winter Park, across from the visitor center
Trails and wilderness
Fraser River Trail
A 6.3-mile greenway of asphalt and crushed stone linking Fraser and Winter Park, used for biking, walking and inline skating. The town completed repaving work on sections in 2025.
- Best for:
- An easy car-free ride between towns
- Where:
- Zerex Street, Fraser, to Trademark Drive, Winter Park
Byers Peak Wilderness
A wilderness area with 23 miles of trails and hikes of various lengths for all levels, reached by driving about 7 miles from Fraser on County Road 73 and following forest roads to the trailhead.
- Best for:
- Hikers who want a wilderness trip close to Fraser
- Where:
- East access via County Road 73 and Forest Road 160.2 from Fraser
Vasquez Peak Wilderness
A 17-mile trail system rated moderate to difficult, part of 100,000 acres of roadless terrain in the area and one of the state's more recent wilderness areas.
- Best for:
- Experienced hikers looking for quiet ridgelines
- Where:
- Access near the Henderson Mine, off US Highway 40
Scenic drives
Corona Pass Road and Rollins Pass
An unpaved self-guided auto tour on an old railroad route, climbing roughly 14 to 15 miles past the ghost town of Arrow and a historic trestle to the Continental Divide. A high clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle is required. Plan on about an hour one way.
- Best for:
- Railroad history fans with the right vehicle
- When:
- Closes for winter and is not a through road. Check road status first.
- Where:
- Corona Pass Road, from Winter Park to the Continental Divide
Berthoud Pass
An 11,307 foot paved pass on the main road into Winter Park, discovered in 1861 and named for surveyor Edward Berthoud. The switchbacks can be difficult for some drivers.
- Best for:
- A scenic arrival, with road conditions checked first
- Where:
- US Highway 40, between I-70 and Winter Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Grand County's tourism office calls Trail Ridge Road, from Winter Park to Estes Park, about a two-hour scenic drive through the park. A 1-day vehicle pass is $30, paid by card at entrance stations.
- Best for:
- A day trip for wildlife and alpine scenery
- When:
- Trail Ridge Road is closed to through travel from mid-October to late May. A timed-entry permit is required from late May to mid-October.
- Where:
- Kawuneeche Visitor Center, Highway 34, one mile north of Grand Lake
History and hot springs
Cozens Ranch Museum
A ranch and stage stop museum run by the Grand County Historical Association, one of four museums the group operates in the county.
- Best for:
- An hour of local history off the slopes
- When:
- Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM.
- Where:
- 77849 US-40, Winter Park
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
A rustic historic resort with 19 natural pools and no added chemicals, plus rooms, massages and private baths. Public pools are walk-in only, and adult entry is listed at $30 to $35.
- Best for:
- A long soak after skiing or a day on the road
- When:
- Open 365 days a year, 8 AM to 10 PM.
- Where:
- 5609 Spring Road, Hot Sulphur Springs
Guided outings
Grand Adventures
Guided and self-guided snowmobile outings, off-road trips up Rollins Pass, and rafting on the Colorado River and Clear Creek.
- Best for:
- Trying snowmobiling or reaching Rollins Pass without your own 4x4
- When:
- The resort says snowmobiling generally runs late November to early April.
- Where:
- 78311 US Hwy 40, Winter Park
Winter Park Adventure Quest
An operator with an aerial ropes course, paintball and guided rock climbing, which meets at the Fraser Valley Sports Complex. Three-hour climbing tours in Arapaho National Forest are listed at $135 for adults and $125 for kids 10 and younger.
- Best for:
- Families or groups who want a guided activity in summer
- When:
- Check the operator for current dates.
- Where:
- 220 County Road 522, Fraser
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